Virginia Cancer Prevention and Equity Center for Public Housing Residents
The Virginia Advancing Cancer Control Engaged Research through Transformative Solutions Center
This center will help bring cancer prevention services and outreach to people and families living in Virginia public housing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11146540 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From your perspective, the center coordinates projects that aim to make cancer prevention services easier to find and use in HUD-administered public housing communities. An administrative team works with community advisory groups, local partners, and researchers to plan, communicate, and manage activities across the program. The center also supports training for early-career investigators and builds local capacity so prevention programs fit community needs. Ongoing evaluation will track how well outreach and services reach residents and where improvements are needed.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are adults and families living in HUD-administered public housing communities in Virginia who face barriers to cancer prevention services.
Not a fit: People who do not live in Virginia public housing or who need immediate treatment for advanced cancer (rather than prevention or outreach) are unlikely to benefit directly from this center's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could increase access to cancer screenings, prevention information, and tailored programs for residents of public housing in Virginia.
How similar studies have performed: Community-engaged cancer prevention programs have improved screening and vaccination rates in some underserved settings, though results depend on local context and program design.
Where this research is happening
Richmond, United States
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fuemmeler, Bernard F — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Fuemmeler, Bernard F
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.